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BP08 XUV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

251,809 mi
Last recorded251,809 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 XUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 251,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 251,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached suspension arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering suspension arm has come away from body (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2023 243,360 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 227,743 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 227,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 219,836 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 211,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 201,941 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 186,365 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 175,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 172,575 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 162,591 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 115,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,307 miles

nearside front tyre very badly worn,deep cuts tread blistering

Fail 30 Jul 2012 86,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre very badly worn,deep cuts tread blistering

Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres worn low

Fail 27 Jul 2011 55,665 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake pads worn thin

rear tyres worn low .

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BP08 XUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP08 XUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BP08 XUV registered?

BP08 XUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for BP08 XUV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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